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brcmthrowawayyesterday at 8:39 PM1 replyview on HN

The 1940-1990 era of technology can't be beat. Add hard drives and tape to the mix. What happened to electromechanical design? I doubt it would be taught anymore. Everything is solid state


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Xirdusyesterday at 11:57 PM

Solid state is the superior technology for almost everything. No moving parts means more reliable, quieter, and very likely more energy efficient since no mass has to move.

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